The quickest way to get from Nice to Antibes is the TER train from Nice-Ville, which takes about 20 minutes and runs from early morning to almost 11 pm. By road, Antibes is about 20 km from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, a drive of 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, and a private chauffeur takes you door to door.
Antibes sits halfway between Nice and Cannes, with a walled old town, the Picasso Museum and one of the biggest yacht harbours in the Mediterranean. It is an easy day trip, a popular base for a Riviera holiday, and a regular stop for travellers heading west from Nice Airport.
This guide compares every way to travel from Nice to Antibes, with the official 2026 times and fares, and tells you what to see once you arrive.
How far is it from Nice to Antibes?
Antibes is about 20 km (12 miles) from Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, according to the Antibes Juan-les-Pins tourist office, and the drive takes between 20 and 40 minutes. From central Nice, add the time it takes to cross the city to the airport and the A8 motorway.
The distance is short, but the road is one of the busiest on the coast. In summer, at rush hour or on event days in Cannes, the same trip can take noticeably longer by car, which is why the train is so popular on this route.
What is the best way to get from Nice to Antibes?
For most people, the train is the best way to get from Nice to Antibes: it is frequent, cheap and avoids the traffic. A private chauffeur is the better choice when you have luggage, travel as a group, arrive at the airport, or want to combine Antibes with Juan-les-Pins, Cap d’Antibes or Cannes.
Here is how the main options compare on the Nice to Antibes route:
| Option | Journey time | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| TER train, Nice-Ville → Antibes | About 20 minutes | From €7 one way (€4.90 with ZOU! Malin) | Day trips, light luggage |
| Express bus 82, Nice Airport → Antibes | Depends on traffic | €10.90 one way | Arriving by plane on a budget |
| Airport taxi | About 20–40 minutes | €72 fixed fare to Antibes / Juan-les-Pins | Quick door-to-door from the airport |
| Car | About 20–40 minutes from the airport | Fuel, tolls and parking | Travellers with their own car |
| Private chauffeur | Door to door | Fixed price agreed in advance | Families, groups, airport arrivals, day trips |
Sources: SNCF TER Nice–Antibes, Antibes tourist office and Nice Airport taxi fares.
How do I take the train from Nice to Antibes?
Take a TER train from Nice-Ville station to Antibes; the journey takes about 20 minutes and there are more than 140 round trips a day. According to SNCF’s Nice–Antibes page, a standard one-way ticket starts at €7, or €4.90 with the ZOU! Malin discount card, and trains run from 5:31 am to 10:56 pm.
A few practical tips for the train from Nice to Antibes:
- Buy your ticket before boarding, from the station machines or the SNCF app.
- Check which station you need. The Antibes tourist office lists three stations: Antibes (served by all trains, including TGV), Juan-les-Pins and Biot (local TER trains only).
- Antibes station is within walking distance of the old town and Port Vauban, so you can explore the centre on foot.
- Coming from the airport? Walk to Nice Saint-Augustin station, next to Terminal 1, and take the train west from there.
The train is the best value on this route. Its limits are luggage, late-night returns and anything off the rail line, such as Cap d’Antibes or a villa in the hills.
How long is the train from Antibes to Nice?
The train from Antibes back to Nice takes about 30 minutes on average, with around 80 round trips a day. SNCF’s Antibes–Nice page lists a standard one-way fare of €5.70 (€4 with ZOU! Malin), with trains from 5:35 am to 10:35 pm.
The last train is the main thing to watch. After dinner in the old town or a concert in Juan-les-Pins, a pre-booked car back to Nice avoids a rush to the station.
Is there a bus from Nice Airport to Antibes?
Yes. The Antibes tourist office lists an express line 82 from Nice Airport to Antibes and Vallauris, leaving from the bus centre at Terminal 1, with a one-way ticket at €10.90.
The bus is a budget option for travellers who land with manageable luggage and are staying near a stop. Journey time depends on traffic on the coast road, so allow a margin if you have a check-in time or a dinner reservation.
If you are travelling between Nice and Antibes city centres rather than from the airport, the train is usually quicker and simpler than the bus.
How much is a taxi from Nice to Antibes?
From Nice Airport, taxis charge a fixed fare of €72 to Antibes or Juan-les-Pins in 2026, according to the official airport taxi page. Taxis wait at entrance A3 at both terminals.
From central Nice, the fare depends on the meter and the traffic. For more detail on taxi costs along the coast, see our guides to taxi prices from the Côte d’Azur to Nice Airport and how to get a taxi in Nice.
A taxi is a good option for a quick transfer. It is less suited to a day out, when you want the driver to wait, add a stop at Cap d’Antibes or continue on to Cannes.
Can I drive from Nice to Antibes?
Yes. Take the A8 motorway (“La Provençale”) west and leave at exit 44, as recommended by the Antibes tourist office, or follow the coast roads RD 6007 and RD 6098. The drive from Nice to Antibes takes 20 to 40 minutes from the airport.
The drive is simple; parking is the challenge. The old town is largely pedestrian, so you will need to leave the car in one of the town’s car parks and continue on foot, and spaces are harder to find in July and August.
Is a private chauffeur from Nice to Antibes worth it?
A private chauffeur is worth it when you value time, comfort or flexibility over the lowest fare. You are collected at your hotel, villa or the airport arrivals hall, driven straight to Antibes, and can add Juan-les-Pins, Cap d’Antibes or Cannes to the same trip.
For airport arrivals, meet and greet and real-time flight tracking come with every Luxotica transfer, so a delayed flight does not leave you waiting for a taxi. You travel in a Mercedes S-Class for up to three passengers with three bags, or a Mercedes V-Class for up to seven passengers with seven bags, which suits families, golf bags and groups.
You agree a fixed price when you book, whatever the traffic on the A8. That matters on a route where the Nice to Antibes drive can vary a lot between a quiet morning and a summer afternoon.
A chauffeur also makes sense for a full day on the western Riviera. A typical plan is to start in Nice, spend the morning in the old town and the Picasso Museum, have lunch by Port Vauban, drive around Cap d’Antibes in the afternoon, and finish in Juan-les-Pins or Cannes. Our Cannes private car tour and private chauffeur service in Nice can be built around that kind of day.
What is there to see in Antibes?
The highlights of Antibes are the walled old town, the Picasso Museum in Château Grimaldi, the Provençal market, Port Vauban with Fort Carré, and the beaches and villas of Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. A day is enough for the old town and the museum; add a second day for the Cape.
The Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum is housed in Château Grimaldi, above the sea in the old town. The tourist office explains that Picasso used the castle as a studio in 1946, and it became the Picasso Museum on 27 December 1966.
It opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm from January to mid-June, and 10 am to 6 pm without a break from 15 June to 15 September. A full-price ticket costs €12, a reduced ticket €8, and entry is free for visitors under 18.
The Provençal market
The Provençal market on Cours Masséna runs every morning from 7:30 am to 1 pm (1:45 pm from June to August), except on Mondays between September and May. Expect local cheese, charcuterie, spices, flowers and seasonal produce.
Port Vauban and Fort Carré
Port Vauban is described as the largest marina in the Mediterranean by total tonnage of the yachts moored there. Across the harbour, Fort Carré watches over the bay, and at the end of the ramparts you will find Nomade, a sculpture made of letters by Jaume Plensa.
Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins
South of the old town, Cap d’Antibes is a wooded peninsula of villas, coves and coastal paths, and Juan-les-Pins has the sandy beaches and nightlife. Both are easier to reach by car than by train, which is why many visitors combine them with a chauffeur-driven day from Nice to Antibes.
Is Antibes worth visiting from Nice?
Yes. Antibes is one of the easiest and most rewarding day trips from Nice: the train takes about 20 minutes, the old town is compact, and it combines a major art museum, a daily market and a working yacht harbour in one walkable centre.
It is also a quieter alternative to Nice or Cannes as a base. Many visitors stay in Antibes or Juan-les-Pins and travel from Antibes to Nice, Monaco or Cannes for the day, which is exactly the kind of trip a pre-booked car simplifies.
If you are choosing between destinations for a day out, our guides to whether Monaco is worth a day trip from Nice and what to do on the Côte d’Azur can help you plan.
Should I stay in Nice or Antibes?
Stay in Nice if you want a big city with the most restaurants, museums and direct flights close by; stay in Antibes if you prefer a smaller, calmer town with the old port and beaches on your doorstep. The two are only about 20 minutes apart by train, so the choice is about atmosphere rather than access.
A few points to weigh up:
- Nice has the airport on its doorstep and the widest choice of hotels, and it is the natural base for trips east to Villefranche, Eze and Monaco.
- Antibes puts you closer to Cannes, Juan-les-Pins and Cap d’Antibes, and its old town and market feel more like a village.
- Getting around is easy either way on the coastal train, but evenings and off-rail trips are where a car or chauffeur makes the difference.
If you are staying in Antibes and flying out of Nice, book your return to the airport in advance. A fixed-price transfer from Antibes to Nice Airport removes the guesswork on a busy departure day.
Can I go from Antibes to Cannes or Monaco the same day?
Yes. Antibes is on the coastal Cannes–Nice–Monaco–Menton railway, which the airport says runs every 15 minutes on weekdays, so you can continue west to Cannes or east through Nice to Monaco in one day.
By train, Cannes is the easy add-on and Monaco is the long one, because you cross Nice on the way. With a private chauffeur, a Nice to Antibes trip can easily become a western Riviera loop: Antibes in the morning, Cap d’Antibes at lunch and Cannes for the afternoon, with your luggage safely in the car if you are moving hotels.
When is the best time to go from Nice to Antibes?
Go in the morning if you want the market: it closes at 1 pm (1:45 pm in summer). For the Picasso Museum, remember that it is closed on Mondays, and that from January to mid-June it closes for lunch between 1 pm and 2 pm.
For road travel, avoid the late-afternoon rush on the A8 and summer weekends if you can. By train, the Nice to Antibes service runs all day, but the last departures are just before 11 pm from Nice and around 10:35 pm from Antibes.
What is the easiest way from Nice to Antibes with children or luggage?
With children, a pushchair or several suitcases, the easiest way from Nice to Antibes is a door-to-door car, either a taxi from the airport rank or a pre-booked chauffeur. The train is quick, but it means carrying everything through two stations and on to your hotel.
A pre-booked transfer also lets you ask for child seats in advance and choose a vehicle with enough room for everyone. For a group of up to seven with luggage, a Mercedes V-Class keeps everyone together in one car instead of splitting across two taxis.
If you are travelling light and staying near Antibes station, the train remains the simplest and cheapest Nice to Antibes option, even with older children.
How do I get from Nice Airport to Antibes?
From Nice Airport, you can take a fixed-fare taxi (€72), the express bus 82 (€10.90), the train from Nice Saint-Augustin station next to Terminal 1, or a pre-booked private transfer. The tourist office puts the drive at 20 to 40 minutes.
If you are landing with family, several suitcases or on a late flight, a private transfer is usually the least stressful option: your chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall, tracks your flight and drives you straight to your hotel or villa in Antibes. Our Nice airport transfer service covers Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, and if you are heading on to Cannes, see our guide to getting from Nice Airport to Cannes.
What else do travellers ask about Nice to Antibes?
How long does it take to get from Nice to Antibes?
About 20 minutes by TER train from Nice-Ville. By road, the tourist office puts Antibes 20 to 40 minutes from Nice Airport, depending on traffic.
How much is the train from Nice to Antibes?
SNCF lists a standard one-way fare from €7, or €4.90 with the ZOU! Malin discount card.
What time is the last train from Nice to Antibes?
SNCF lists the last departure from Nice to Antibes at 10:56 pm, and the last train from Antibes to Nice at 10:35 pm.
How much is a taxi from Nice Airport to Antibes?
Airport taxis charge a fixed fare of €72 to Antibes or Juan-les-Pins in 2026.
Is there a direct bus from Nice Airport to Antibes?
Yes. Express line 82 runs from the Terminal 1 bus centre to Antibes and Vallauris, with a one-way ticket at €10.90.
Can a private chauffeur take me from Nice to Antibes and wait?
Yes. With Luxotica, your chauffeur can drive you from Nice to Antibes, wait while you visit and continue to Cap d’Antibes, Juan-les-Pins or Cannes, at a fixed price agreed when you book.
How do I book a private chauffeur from Nice to Antibes?
Send us your pickup point, the date and where you want to go, and we will reply with a fixed price. We cover airport transfers, one-way trips and full days between Nice, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins and Cannes.
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Written by The Luxotica Team, licensed VTC chauffeurs based in Nice and affiliated with the NLA, FFEVTC and Qualité Tourisme.